Episodes

  • Cattitude - Episode 239 Plasma Please!

    Cattitude - Episode 239 Plasma Please!
    Jun 13 2024
    Michelle Fern welcomes Tim Mitchum, President and CEO of WINPRO Pet, the only cat supplements powered by plasma. Few cat owners are aware of the health-boosting powers of plasma, but this miracle ingredient has been used by farmers to improve the vitality and lifespan of work animals for over 40 years. When used regularly, the blood plasma used in WINPRO Pet can exert a profound and lasting effect on your dog’s health and happiness.

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    28 mins
  • Cattitude - Episode 238 Yes, Nonprofits Can Be Fun! Guests Play, Relax and Purr at Cute and Quirky Tail Town Cat Café Lounge Filled with Adoption-Ready Rescue Kitties

    Cattitude - Episode 238 Yes, Nonprofits Can Be Fun! Guests Play, Relax and Purr at Cute and Quirky Tail Town Cat Café Lounge Filled with Adoption-Ready Rescue Kitties
    May 31 2024
    What a purr-fect idea! Michelle Fern chats cats with Gwendolyn Mathers, executive director of Tail Town Cats, operator of Tail Town Cat Café and Adoption Center. Pasadena-based Tail Town Cats has been recognized as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity for their work involving cat and kitten adoption, prevention of cruelty to animals and public education surrounding animal welfare. Tail Town opened with the modest goal to connect foster cats with adopters in an open-air environment, but it’s grown into something that’s truly special: fun, wonderful, quirky and wild that brings an unexpected twist into what is found at other cat cafes.

    EPISODE NOTES: Yes, Nonprofits Can Be Fun! Guests Play, Relax and Purr at Cute and Quirky Tail Town Cat Café Lounge Filled with Adoption-Ready
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    30 mins
  • Cattitude - Episode 237 DNA is Love – Jewelry and Keepsakes Created with your Cat’s DNA!

    Cattitude - Episode 237 DNA is Love – Jewelry and Keepsakes Created with your Cat’s DNA!
    May 25 2024
    Wouldn’t it be great to be able to create a genuine connection between people and pets through the power of DNA? Well, Dave Latorra and Stephanie Ford of DNA is Love figured out a way to do that! Michelle Fern chats with the co-founders about their desire is to offer DNA is love products and shared stories as a powerful and intimate reminder of the interconnectedness of all living things. Beautiful products with your cat’s DNA! A-meowzing!

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    28 mins
  • Cattitude - Episode 236 Transitioning Cats to a Holistic Lifestyle

    Cattitude - Episode 236 Transitioning Cats to a Holistic Lifestyle
    May 15 2024
    This week Michelle Fern and SoyKitty founder Ashley Hejlik, explore the concept of transitioning cats to a holistic lifestyle, covering topics such as diet, removing toxins from the home, alternative modalities, enrichment, and overall wellness. They touch upon other holistic practices that cat parents can easily incorporate into their routine.

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    24 mins
  • Cattitude - Episode 235 Shaken Not Purred: Kitty Themed Cocktails for Cat Lovers

    Cattitude - Episode 235 Shaken Not Purred: Kitty Themed Cocktails for Cat Lovers
    Apr 30 2024
    This week Michelle Fern serves up Cat-tails with “Jay Catsby” (aka Mark Davison), author of the book, Shaken Not Purred: Kitty Themed Cocktails for Cat Lovers. In this book you’ll find over 60 delicious cocktails which range from variations on the classics to new and unusual recipes based on your favorite cat breeds. To enjoy alongside your beverage, there are ideas for feline-themed games, famous kitty trivia, insights into different breeds, and more cat-centric information than you can shake a laser pointer at.

    Every cocktail here is infused with a love of kitties, from the timeless Old Furrshioned to the fruity Bengal Bramble and the refreshing Pawsco Sour. Each recipe has step-by-step instructions for mixing and garnishing, accompanied by adorable and amusing cat illustrations to gaze at as you prepare your drink. Tune in! It’s 5 o’clock somewhere!

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    26 mins
  • Cattitude - Episode 234 My One-Eyed, Three-Legged Therapist

    Cattitude - Episode 234 My One-Eyed, Three-Legged Therapist
    Apr 12 2024
    This week Michelle Fern is joined by Kathy M. Finley, author of My One-Eyed, Three-Legged Therapist: How My Cat Clio Saved Me (New Directions in the Human-Animal Bond). Clio helped Kathy overcome childhood poverty, an unbearable job, bullying, an abusive marriage and bitter divorce, a cancer scare, self-esteem issues, and the worsening health and eventual passing of her mother.

    Tune in for a look at an inspiring book about how cats can provide unconditional love, acceptance, and insight into oneself.

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    33 mins
  • Cattitude - Episode 233 Meet ‘Mayo Cat’, the Adorable Cat Who Starred in Hellmann’s Super Bowl Ad!

    Cattitude - Episode 233 Meet ‘Mayo Cat’, the Adorable Cat Who Starred in Hellmann’s Super Bowl Ad!
    Mar 28 2024
    In this year’s Super Bowl, Hellmann's debuted its Big Game commercial and revealing two of its stars: Kate McKinnon and her furry friend, Mayo Cat (known as cat actor Chipmunk off camera)! This week Michelle Fern chats with Chipmunk’s cat mom, Molly O'Neill about Chipmunk as a cat star, what it’s like to train a cat, how did ‘Mayo Cat’ talk in the Super Bowl commercial and more! A super fun interview… tune in!

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    27 mins
  • Cattitude - Episode 232 Bringing the Outdoors In: How to Create a Cat Wonderland in the Safety of Your Home

    Cattitude - Episode 232 Bringing the Outdoors In: How to Create a Cat Wonderland in the Safety of Your Home
    Mar 15 2024
    Ever wonder what your indoor cat dreams about while gazing out the window? The answer might just be the great outdoors! This week Michelle Fern welcomes back Dr. Amy Shirley and Pam Johnson-Bennett to talk about creating a cat wonderland in your home! If you've got a curious furball, why not spice things up and let them enjoy the best of both worlds – the safe and comfortable indoors and the thrill of the natural realm! Picture this: your kitty adventurer, capturing their “prey” in a treat puzzle, basking on strategically placed perches, and having a blast with indoor cat grass and catnip gardens. Discover easy ways to provide your cat with a connection to nature, while boosting their physical and mental wellbeing.

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    28 mins